Buyer III - Product

Company: Genesis10
Location: Oak Brook
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Genesis10 seeks Commodity Buyers for a 6-month contract assignment in Oak Brook, IL. Positions may require some travel. Candidates can be located in Racine, WI, or Oak Brook, IL. If located in Racine, WI, will need to be onsite in Oak Brook for training and work 2 times per week.

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We are hiring for 2 open positions!

Compensation: $35.00 - 40.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level. Will work 40 hours per week and there is a lot of opportunity for OT.

Key Responsibilities:
Activities individuals will perform as part of their job duties: analysis (data science, data analytics), resourcing actions, supplier negotiations, surcharge management, reporting, payment resolutions, WMF (waste minimization fund) mitigations, market test and tech reviews.
Analyze and evaluate external price trends and new product offerings to reduce overall purchasing costs
Collaborate with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations and develop supply recommendations
Ensure suppliers can meet forecasted demand
May coordinate efforts in the reduction of purchasing/engineering costs and establish cost for new products
May participate in design and/or technical reviews
May select, recommend and manage relationships with major suppliers, vendors, or sub-contractors to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.

Required Qualifications:
--- Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience with buying commodities. Preference is around 8-12 years of experience. The higher the experience level, the more responsibility (i.e., lower level experience candidate will be primarily asked for review and initial recommendation on processes/tasks, the highest level of experience candidate will be managing the entire scope of a commodity).
--- Experience using SAP and Excel (pivots/vlookups/macros etc) are MANDATORY
--- Background in procurement, supply chain, and purchasing mandatory (at a global level highly preferred).
Individuals will manage all tasks/work up to contract signature (this will be done by the client manager), will not be dealing with cash, will process/work with large quantities and lots of $.
--- Preference is for higher skill level (8+ yrs) but will entertain lower-level skills as well.
--- Individuals must be able to read and understand blueprints and specifications, have logistical knowledge, be able to perform a tech review/quality of product and understand how to navigate for information (most of that being web-based).
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
--- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
--- Behavioral Health Platform
--- Medical, Dental, Vision
--- Health Savings Account
--- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
--- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
--- 401K
--- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
--- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, Chicago)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as the Best Company for Work-Life Balance, and as the Best Company for Career Growth, Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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